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Q: I have some HVPW Equity High Volatility Put Write Index Fund in my portfolio. One piece that I do not understand, is how bad must the market be for this fund to have a significant loss
Read Answer Asked by Richard on January 28, 2014
Q: Hi Peter & Co.

My question is about the advantages and disadvantages of buying the same ETF's in different forms. My example would be using the Vanguard Fund ETF's symbol VGG, VGH and VIG. VGG is a Canadian ETF sold on the TSX in $Cdn whose sole holding is VIG, a US$ ETF that you have recommended on many occasions. VGH is also sold on the TSX and is $Cdn Hedged., it's sole holding is also the US VIG. Is it advantageous to buy VGG in $Cdn and own VIG indirectly or is it better to buy VIG on the US exchange in a $US account. What is the advantage or disadvantage of each route to buying and holding VIG?
Many thanks for a wonderful service.

Bill
Read Answer Asked by William on January 27, 2014
Q: My question is on Starbucks (SBUX) I saw that you answered a question on this stock already today. I have been a holder of Starbucks since April 2011 and have had over a double. My wife wants to continue to hold it for another 3 plus years in hopes for a 2:1 split. I was debating taking some off the table. We are most likey going to continue to hold it. My question is what do you think of yesterdays earnings report? Depending on who comments on it around the interenet yo can find good and bad about it. The earnings seemed fine to me.

James
Read Answer Asked by Jimmy on January 27, 2014
Q: You last commented on CHB in May 2013. It has done quite well for a fixed income ETF over 3 years with an average return of 8.34%. Would you care to update your opinion on their hybrid strategy in the present investment climate? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by John on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Can you comment of PKW in the US and do you know of an equivelant ETF in canada?

Cheers
Read Answer Asked by kelly on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi, I am considering buying Chubb (CB). I like that they are buying back shares, that they have a good history of raising the dividend (although the yield is not very high) and that debt seems low. The p/e seems also reasonable but I don't know if it is average for this type of company. I would like your view on whether it is good value at this price. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Bernard on January 27, 2014
Q: Your thoughts on CHKP check point as well thanks
Read Answer Asked by dave on January 27, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

What are your thoughts on New Mountain Finance, NMFC.
Read Answer Asked by Graham on January 24, 2014
Q: I am wanting more exposure to Amazon and Google. I own 35 shares of Amazon and 100 shares of FDN. I am considering purchase of 10 shares of GOOG, and possibly selling FDN. How do you rate the other holdings in FDN? Alan w.
Read Answer Asked by Alan W. on January 23, 2014
Q: Hi Peter. Thank you for answering so quickly regarding Surge Energy. I had included NPS Pharmaceuticals as well and also in yesterday's question. Is there a reason you are not commenting on this stock? Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Cam on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi Team,
I have decided that the best way to invest in biotech is via an ETF. Looking at BBH or BIB. Would greatly appreciate your views. Thank you, nancy
Read Answer Asked by Nancy on January 22, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Team,

Your thoughts on BioScript, BIOS with regards to the aging population and its current price and potential growth
Read Answer Asked by Graham on January 22, 2014
Q: NMM:US It appears most fundamental ratios are average to above, sales are down, profits are up.Recently hit a 52 high after being range bound apprx mid 2011 to mid 2013. Any reason this stock seems to have upward mobility, do you foresee additional growth or has it become a sell or hold. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Ed on January 21, 2014
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